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Post by puregutz on Mar 21, 2005 10:24:03 GMT 8
Dudes,
Ive been contemplating on replacing my gripshift with a trigger shifter for a long time but I dont know if its a better option.
Baed on your experience, what is better for DH racing, trigger shifters or gripshift?
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Post by donbautist on Mar 21, 2005 11:35:32 GMT 8
My riders, Eboy and Bonggie, use gripshifts.
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Post by atomikmatchbox on Mar 21, 2005 19:34:14 GMT 8
for me trigger shifter im using gripshift dati n experience ko when rock garden yung trail and you grip so hard mabako diba! kusa ko na aadjust d grip shift pero when i changed to trigger shifter no problem na ganun based on my experienced lang yan brad, the best is try it wid your self kung san ka mas comportable puregutz: are u jay teodoro? pro rider ryt,i think wala ka na problem kung gripshift or trigger your skill in riding? i thnk you can handle gripshift or rapidfire
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Post by puregutz on Mar 23, 2005 9:05:15 GMT 8
for me trigger shifter dati n experience ko when rock garden yung trail and you grip so hard mabako diba! kusa ko na aadjust d grip shift pero Yeah you're right. I also experience accidental shifting sometimes. Actually I really wanted to shift to triggers, only problem is its too expensive cause aside from the shifters (that usually comes it sets of 2 f&r) I also have to replace my lock-on grips.... One more question.... Will shimano XT shifters be compatible with Shimano 105 deraileur? Yes.. eto po si jay a.k.a. puregutz...
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Post by stormloader on Mar 23, 2005 12:27:53 GMT 8
ei jay,
don't top downhillers like Peat, Gracia, Kircaldie, Carter, Sam Hill, Anne-Caro all use SRAM gripshifts? the last red bull rampage was dominated by the X.0 gen with most top guns, as spearheaded by Kyle Strait, all swearing by the grip shift (i think) And that goes for pro dirt jumpers/street and MTX too, and surprisingly, if you look at SRAM's website, a number of XC riders as well.
how bout the pro pinoy downhillers in general? i still see many rapidfire set-up esp on budget and mid-end rigs but they still kick serious a $$es nonetheless
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Post by boxxer on Mar 27, 2005 17:16:42 GMT 8
jay,
for dh, shimano rapid fireplus, (I use the deore model)
no hassle performance, better ergonomics among all handle bar mounted shifters. It nest well with almost every brake lever made.
3 things i don like about grip shift,
1. hard to replace worn out rubber of shift drum, you need to order it if its not available in your lbs (local bike shop).
2. accidental shifting. very critical specially if you are racing.
3. the length of the shifter displaces the sweet spot of the brake lever.
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Post by jrjrjr on Mar 27, 2005 20:27:02 GMT 8
you should consider sram rapid fire shifters.... better than shimano, and better combo with X9 derailleurs
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Post by pengki on Mar 27, 2005 20:55:53 GMT 8
jay!!!
c peng ito!!
mag shimano ka!!!! trust me... dami ko na naririnig na problem sa gripshift!
ako gamit ko ngayn deore shifter at 105 na roller... mas maganda... ay english nga pala..
the shifting is quite stiff but it is more stable and less chain slap!!!
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Post by puregutz on Mar 28, 2005 10:35:02 GMT 8
mag shimano ka!!!! trust me... dami ko na naririnig na problem sa gripshift! ako gamit ko ngayn deore shifter at 105 na roller... mas maganda... ay english nga pala.. Yeah kaw pala yan papa. We'll probably have the same set up soon. Im already using shimano 105 and will transfer deore triggers on my trail bike to my dh bike this weekend. Stormloader I think most of the SRAM sponsored riders are already using the new SRAM triggers!
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Post by >rocketman> on Mar 28, 2005 18:58:56 GMT 8
im using 8 speed 11 -28 sprocket shimano LX, mated to a deore 9 speed, currently on a XT long cage, on my dh rig
will replace soon with a short cage XT or XTR to shorten the chain and cut chain slap, and give me enough tall gearing when using 44 or 42 (depends on the course) truvativ chain ring.
is it compatible? shimano 105 on a mtb cassete i have riden frorider's rig its kinda matigas?
yes you dont need the 34 teeth its for xc climbing it just add weight to your rig unless its an xtr hehehehe,
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Post by puregutz on Mar 30, 2005 12:10:29 GMT 8
is it compatible? shimano 105 on a mtb cassete i have riden frorider's rig its kinda matigas? Yes compatible naman as long as your using both 9speed derailleur & cogset or both 8 speed combo. Im using one right now with a 42t chainring. Its kinda hard for long climbs but in the trail we regularly ride its only a short climb so i dont need the granny gear.
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Post by puregutz on Nov 8, 2007 18:30:29 GMT 8
Just going thru some old posts. Can we please revive this thread.... Inputs anyone please?
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Post by psyblade30 on Nov 8, 2007 19:50:21 GMT 8
i used gripshift, i dont liked it and shifted to trigger, its better
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Post by yetiman on Nov 8, 2007 23:06:49 GMT 8
gripshift for me, it makes me angry! it's like riding a YAMAHA YZ! ;D trigger is the best, but not all best works for you....
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Post by lloyd on Nov 8, 2007 23:11:01 GMT 8
triggers for me...
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Post by >rocketman> on Nov 8, 2007 23:34:56 GMT 8
BORDS, part,
gin usar ko dugay na, TRIGGERS, for my gravity race bike(s).
Karon, SHIMANO MODEL 08 XT. right shifter, PUSH PUSH with your thumb lang ina. (optional pull with your forefinger to shift up)
P2.2K jackpot waay ko pondo gid pa XTR. P5K
Optical Gear Display (OGD) gin hukas ko, mabuka lang ina pag nag crash,
para karon mabutang ko right shifter sa guwa ng brake lever clamp, lapit bala sa imong right thumb!
ADvantage for gravity racing is less hand movement! yun lang po.
You grip your right hand with all of your four fingers, 3 lang if you are KOKEY!
and only your thumbie working overtime. push to shift up or you push to shift down.
I have a SRAM XO triggers bought from the buy and sell section, might use it soon.
pangita pa ko sang barato "AVID MATCHMAKER" and JUicy fruit 7 or
Code na magnesium, hehehe joke lang,
Manami gid lantawon kaayo, brake clamp lang sa imong handle bar,
ala Sammy ............Lagmay.
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Post by coilerblue on Nov 9, 2007 7:17:11 GMT 8
never had a grip shift ever
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Post by REDNEB on Nov 9, 2007 11:12:41 GMT 8
.... well shifters are just a matter of getting used to..... dsnt matter if its gripshift or rapid fire, getting accustomed and familiar with your shifters is important, it will affect: Shifting/gearing technique, hand position and handlebar control, steering and stability issues on the bike...... kahit si steve peat pa kalaban ko? kung di naman nya kabisado gamit nya may paglalagyan sakin yan... its that simple.... heheheh ;D ;D
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Post by ony on Nov 10, 2007 7:03:18 GMT 8
trigger-more comfy for me
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